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Experienced the first time i had to squint to read a label. i'm terrified, please help me, will i eventually be blind?
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Age: Sounds like you might be entering the world of reading glasses, which is typical at your age.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: It appears that you are getting presbyopia. Obtain a pair of reading glasses.
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